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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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